It is a great loss for Wyandotte County and the Kansas City, Kan., community whenever a police officer is lost. Even moreso, it is a grievous loss when a needless violent action claims the life of a dedicated public servant.
Detective Brad Lancaster died in the line of duty on Monday, protecting the citizens of Kansas City, Kan., and Wyandotte County. There is no greater sacrifice than the one made by Detective Lancaster.
There are many questions still remaining about the death of Detective Lancaster. How did an ex-felon get a gun? Why was the suspect allowed to remain in the community after failing some drug tests? Why were the suspect’s continuing tendencies toward violence and drug use not identified before he was released from prison?
However, Detective Lancaster’s life provided many answers in the way he lived, in his duty on the police force and in his work as a volunteer.
We would hope the citizens of Kansas City, Kan., and Wyandotte County will keep Detective Lancaster’s family and fellow officers in their thoughts and prayers at this time of loss.